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The new narrative: how China is telling its own story
Explore China’s efforts to counteract Western media and “own the story” on the world stage.
Updated: 02 Dec, 2025
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‘Hawkish’ interpretations rise as US, China discourse gets lost in translation
In an echo of the Cold War, mistranslations are testing already strained nerves in Washington and Beijing.
27 Oct, 2025
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[2]
Avoid West’s ‘discourse trap’ when defending China: ex-government adviser
Chinese scholars were urged to be ‘confident’ in defending the country’s system and the Communist Party at an event at Fudan University.
23 Oct, 2025
[3]
What is ‘winology’, the new theory about unfair Western views of China?
Supporters of the theory say that China’s successes are not being recognised because of a racialised, hierarchical view of the world.
21 Oct, 2025
[4]
Western framework ‘cannot explain’ China, academics say in call for context
Chinese politics, progress and governance cannot be fully explained by existing theories but are ‘demonstrably effective’, conference hears.
17 Oct, 2025
[5]
Why Egypt draws fire when Chinese question the West’s version of world history
Scepticism from intellectuals and the general public has grown, adding an unexpected twist to the two countries’ long-term partnership.
10 Oct, 2025
[6]
China urged to create own international relations knowledge system, reject West
Applying Western paradigms to Chinese materials leads to misinterpretations of China’s global role, government adviser tells People’s Daily.
23 Sep, 2025
[7]
Open Questions | Zheng Yongnian on why China must look beyond the West to build a better AI
Political analyst says strong narrative based on factual Chinese framework must be included in artificial intelligence knowledge feed.
15 Sep, 2025
[8]
China’s allies give top marks for parade but the West is not won over
Russia, Iran and Cuba credit the host with showcasing the strength of the Chinese military.
03 Sep, 2025
[9]
After The War | Once a forgotten WWII ally, China to reassert role as defender of world order
Experts say the country’s wartime sacrifice makes it a steward, not a disruptor, of the international system.
28 Aug, 2025
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China airs Xinjiang history documentary to counter Western narratives
It tells the story of Qing dynasty general Zuo Zongtang, who led army to recover the western region from foreign forces in the 19th century.
10 Aug, 2025
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‘Own the story’: China urged to control its narrative to counteract the West
Discourse power has become a key arena of international competition, according to experts in Chinese politics, media and party ideology.
29 Jul, 2025
[12]
Why China studies scholars in the West have been left in ‘crisis’ mode
US-China tensions, restricted access and Western-centric thinking seen as key obstacles to gaining ‘full picture of modern China’.
15 Nov, 2025
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